How much does online tutoring cost in the UK?
6 min read · updated 2026-08-31
UK tutoring rates vary more than most parents expect: the same one-hour GCSE maths lesson can cost £18 or £50 depending on who teaches it and how they charge. Here is what families actually pay, and where online tuition fits in.
Typical UK tutor rates
Comparison sites put most UK private tuition between £18 and £30 per hour, with classroom teachers and exam specialists charging £33 to £50+. London in-person rates run higher. Online sessions are typically 10-20% cheaper than in-person equivalents because there is no travel.
What GCSE and A-Level tutoring costs
GCSE one-to-one sits mostly in the £20-35 band; A-Level specialists commonly charge £30-50. Exam-season crash courses and weekly mock marking push rates up. Agencies add their margin on top of the tutor's rate, so the same tutor can cost different amounts on different platforms.
How EagleTeach prices for UK families
Because our degree-qualified tutors are based in Pakistan, UK families pay from £16 per 60-minute session (£20 for GCSE and A-Level exam years), with the rate set by your child's level and how many classes you book each month.
Ways to pay less without losing quality
- ✓ Book monthly packages instead of single sessions
- ✓ Share the habit: siblings get 20% off the second package
- ✓ Match the tutor to your exact exam board so no session is wasted on irrelevant content
- ✓ Use the two free demo classes to test before you spend anything
FAQs
Is online tutoring cheaper in the UK than in-person?＋
Usually by 10-20% for equivalent tutors, and far more when the tutor is based abroad with the same qualifications. The saving is in travel and cost of living, not quality.
How much is GCSE maths tutoring per month?＋
One weekly session is typical. A weekly session works out from £16 a class with EagleTeach, versus £80-140+ with many UK-based tutors.
Are there extra fees?＋
No. The monthly price covers the sessions, weekly progress updates and support between classes. Cancel anytime.
Is £15/hour realistic for a qualified tutor in the UK?＋
For local in-person specialists, rarely. Online models with overseas degree-qualified tutors can reach that effective range without agency mark-ups.
Should I pay monthly or per lesson?＋
Monthly packages usually secure the same tutor and a lower effective rate. Pay-as-you-go suits short interventions only.
Do you lock families into contracts?＋
EagleTeach packages are monthly with free demos first; see current terms on booking.
Do rates differ much between primary and A-Level?＋
Yes, primary sits at the bottom of every range, GCSE is the volume market, and A-Level specialists (especially maths and sciences) command the top. The same tutor rarely covers all three well.
What is a fair GCSE maths tutor rate in the UK?＋
Many families pay £25–45/hour locally. Online specialists can be lower. Prioritise exam-board fit and weekly consistency over the cheapest listing.
Why is A-Level maths tutoring more expensive?＋
Fewer tutors are comfortable with the full content, especially mechanics and Further topics, so scarcity raises rates.
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